Testing & Commissioning Manager - Data Centre

The Testing & Commissioning Manager will lead end-to-end commissioning activities for hyperscale Data Centre projects, ensuring all critical systems are tested, integrated, validated, and handed over in accordance with AdaniConnex standards, client requirements, OEM specifications, and international commissioning practices.

The role is responsible for developing commissioning strategies, managing commissioning teams, driving Integrated Systems Testing (IST), coordinating with construction and operations teams, and ensuring successful readiness for commercial operations of mission-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Strategy & Planning

• Develop project-wide commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Establish commissioning milestones aligned with project delivery schedules.
• Prepare commissioning budgets, manpower plans, and resource requirements.
• Define commissioning pathways and system turnover sequences.
• Support commissioning readiness reviews from project inception through handover.

Testing & Commissioning Management

Lead commissioning activities for:

Electrical Systems

• HT/LT Switchgear
• Transformers
• UPS Systems
• Battery Systems
• Bus Ducts
• DG Sets
• Power Monitoring Systems
• Earthing & Lightning Protection Systems
• Protection Relays

Mechanical Systems

• Chilled Water Systems
• Cooling Towers
• CRAH/CRAC Units
• Pumps
• HVAC Systems
• Fuel Systems
• Water Treatment Systems
• Plumbing Systems

Fire & Life Safety Systems

• Fire Detection Systems
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Clean Agent Systems
• Pre-Action Systems
• Hydrant Systems
• Sprinkler Systems

ELV & Building Systems

• IBMS/BMS
• Access Control Systems
• CCTV Systems
• DCIM Platforms
• Structured Cabling Systems
• Telecom Infrastructure

Integrated Systems Testing (IST)

• Lead Integrated Systems Testing for mission-critical infrastructure.
• Validate system interoperability across electrical, mechanical, automation, and monitoring platforms.
• Develop IST scripts and testing protocols.
• Conduct failover and resiliency testing.
• Verify redundancy requirements for Tier III/Tier IV Data Centre environments.
• Ensure successful execution of black building tests and emergency shutdown testing.

Commissioning Readiness Management

• Coordinate with Design, Construction, Quality, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Verify completion of construction, punch points, and quality inspections before commissioning.
• Review turnover packages and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure availability of spares, tools, consumables, and OEM support.
• Monitor commissioning progress against schedule.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage OEMs, commissioning specialists, system integrators, and contractors.
• Conduct commissioning review meetings.
• Monitor contractor performance and adherence to commissioning schedules.
• Review method statements, testing procedures, and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and quality standards.

Documentation & Handover

• Review and approve commissioning reports and test records.
• Ensure completion of commissioning dossiers and turnover packages.
• Verify O&M manuals, SOPs, SMPs, and training documentation.
• Coordinate final handover to Operations and Facility Management teams.
• Maintain commissioning logs, punch lists, and defect tracking registers.

Operational Readiness

• Support development of operational procedures and emergency response scenarios.
• Coordinate operator training programs.
• Support asset tagging and system mapping activities.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer between project and operations teams.
• Ensure readiness for production and customer occupancy requirements.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with AdaniConnex EHS requirements during testing and commissioning.
• Implement safe commissioning practices for energized systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and commissioning safety reviews.
• Ensure compliance with:
• NFPA Standards
• ASHRAE Guidelines
• IEEE Standards
• IEC Standards
• Local Regulatory Requirements
• Client Commissioning Specifications
• Participate in audits and quality reviews.

Key Deliverables

• Successful commissioning and integrated testing of all Data Centre systems.
• Timely achievement of commissioning milestones.
• Defect-free system handover to Operations.
• Compliance with uptime and reliability requirements.
• Successful Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Complete commissioning documentation and turnover packages.
• Achievement of project schedules without compromising safety or quality.

Educational Qualification

Mandatory

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Engineering / Project Management.
• Certification in Data Centre Commissioning or Mission Critical Facilities.

Experience

Total Experience

10-20 Years

Relevant Experience

Minimum 10 years in Testing & Commissioning of Mission Critical Facilities

Preferred Industry Experience

• Data Centre Projects
• Mission Critical Infrastructure
• Power Generation & Distribution
• Industrial Facilities
• Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities
• Airports & Large Infrastructure Projects
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities

Technical Competencies

• Data Centre Commissioning
• Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Electrical System Commissioning
• Mechanical System Commissioning
• HVAC Commissioning
• UPS & DG Systems
• Chilled Water Systems
• BMS / IBMS / DCIM Platforms
• Power Distribution Systems
• Fire & Life Safety Systems
• Load Bank Testing
• Black Building Testing
• Reliability & Redundancy Validation
• Commissioning Planning & Scheduling
• Vendor Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Risk Assessment